Whysup

17/02/2026

I had a few messages yesterday saying “well done” when I joked that this was my new electric company car… 😆

Just to clear it up it isn’t! And I haven’t upgraded (and if I did it wouldn’t be a social media post 😊)

But I was genuinely happy to see this trailer in the car park when I arrived at the office.

This is a collaboration between WHYSUP and . Their founder, James Wood, has consistently championed the work we do and has always been proactive in supporting the wellbeing of his staff.

We’ve got some exciting things lined up for 2026 with IFS, including joining them on a ‘Wellbeing in Logistics’ panel at Multimodal, the UK’s leading transport and supply chain expo.

Really looking forward to continuing the conversation around mental health in the logistics sector.

Let’s keep that conversation moving 🚛

Whysup - ‘Raising Awareness Through Lived Experience’

Mark

16/02/2026

New car day 🎉 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

All them presentations have paid off 🙌🏻

Mark

16/02/2026

EXCITING NEWS 🚨💙

Over the last few months, we’ve been working hard behind the scenes to set up our new CIC arm.

Whysup in the Community CIC has been created to provide direct, compassionate support to individuals rebuilding their lives following mental health or addiction struggles - and for those simply looking for connection and belonging.

Through community initiatives, safe spaces and group sessions, we’ll walk alongside people, offering genuine connection and practical support to help rebuild lives and restore hope.

We’re currently developing plans for:

• Whysup CIC – Walking Group 🚶‍♀️
• Whysup CIC – Run Club 🏃‍♀️
• Whysup CIC – ‘Affected Other’ wellbeing days 🫶🏻
• Whysup CIC – Wellbeing days for those in recovery 🧠

If you’re looking to raise funds in 2026, any support for our new start-up CIC would be massively appreciated 💙

We are due to launch a new website where we will have a donation link and you’ll also be able to find us on all major UK fundraising websites in the coming weeks.

We can’t wait to share this journey with you - impacting more lives and building stronger, more resilient communities 💪🏻🧠🫶🏻

Email; Info@whysupitc.org
Website: Coming Soon

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15/02/2026

To wrap up Children’s Mental Health Week 2026, we’re asking one simple question.

If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be? 🤔

15/02/2026

Shout out to everyone battling with addiction or their mental health. You’re not weak for struggling, and you’re not alone. Please do all you can to reach out and get the support you need and deserve.

And shout out to the loved ones standing beside them. Supporting someone can be heavy, emotional and exhausting at times - make sure you look after yourselves too and get the support you need and deserve.

One step, one conversation, one day at a time.

💛

*links for support 👇(feel free to add more 🫶🏻)

14/02/2026

Woke up today feeling very grateful.

One of my children is now a man, and turns 23 today.

It’s also Valentine’s Day and have 2 girls to buy a rose for 🌹

Today the sun is shining, we will all spend time together, and I won’t be stuck in a bookies like I used to be on a Saturday. Amen to that!

Mark

13/02/2026

- Places 2 Be

Last week .pasquill spoke to year 7 students about the small daily habits that benefit his mental health.

Looking after yourself, doesn’t have to be over complicated 🫶🏻. Sometimes it’s just getting out for a walk 🚶‍♀️ to clear your head 🧠

13/02/2026

This Children’s Mental Health Week, we want to give a shout out to the 16,281 students we worked with across the UK last academic year 💛

Thank you for your honesty, your courage and for being open in conversations that are not always easy.

Working in education will always be a big part of what we do, because early conversations build resilience that lasts.

If you’d like to find out more about Whysup sessions in your school, drop us a message.

12/02/2026

At House of The Vivienne, our support isn’t only for those living with addiction or navigating recovery — it’s for their loved ones too.

Addiction sends ripples far beyond the person at the centre of it. Partners, parents, siblings, friends — the impact is real, emotional, and often carried quietly.

That’s why we create separate group spaces when needed. It allows everyone the freedom to speak openly, honestly, and safely about their own experiences, without fear or guilt. These spaces are designed so you can get the support you need, while still being surrounded by people who truly understand.

By holding space for both individuals and their loved ones, we’re able to support the whole picture — not just one part of it. And within that, something powerful happens: people begin to heal together, learning how to support one another while also looking after themselves.

No one should have to carry this alone.

At House of The Vivienne, there’s room for everyone 💚

12/02/2026

⚽️ 💚

a great meeting with Whysup today and planning ahead for the future 💚💙⚽️ strengthening our partnership and collaboration for the benefit of our community 🧠⚽️🚗 Lots of discussion and brain storming ideas and some exciting stuff to look forward to

12/02/2026

For the last 18 months, Whysup has been proud to work in partnership with .

Together, the Mental Health & Resilience Programme has delivered powerful, lived-experience sessions across schools and youth clubs throughout Greater Manchester and London.

It’s been a real privilege to spend time with so many brilliant young people, having honest conversations about mental health, stress, resilience, asking for help - and life.

Last academic year, the programme was recognised with ‘Organisation Making a Difference’ at the This Is Manchester Awards 🏆

This year, we’ve gone bigger and better - reaching even more young people and providing students with lived-experience digital resources from the wider team, as well as impactful face to face sessions.

A huge thank you to everyone at JD for the continued support and belief in the programme 🫶🏻

We can’t wait to join you for JD UP in 12 days 🙌🏻

11/02/2026

“He was so real and authentic. In both sessions our students were totally engrossed in what he was saying, you could have heard a pin drop. They also asked some really well thought-out questions.”

Earlier this week, .young.ob visited to deliver two education sessions on alcohol to students aged 16–18.

He spoke openly about his struggles with drink and drugs, and how he found recovery through fitness, health and wellbeing.

Considering it was Niall’s first solo session for WHYSUP, we’re absolutely delighted with the feedback - and even more so that the students gained so much from his lived experience sessions 🫶🏻

Watch this space for more powerful lived experience sessions from Niall.

A big thank you to Hartpury and for working with us.